- Mometasone furoate, like other topical
corticosteroids, has anti-inflammatory, antipruritic,
and vasoconstrictive properties through controlling
the biosynthesis of potent mediators of inflammation
such as prostaglandins and leukotrienes.
- Elicort® is indicated for the relief of the inflammatory
and pruritic manifestations of corticosteroid
responsive dermatoses, such as psoriasis and atopic
dermatitis in patients 2 years of age or older.
- Elicort® Cream may be applied also to scalp lesions.
- A thin film of Elicort® Ointment or Cream should
be applied to the affected skin areas once daily.
- Apply a thin film of Elicort® Cream to the affected
skin areas including scalp sites once daily; massage
gently and thoroughly until the medication
disappears.
- Elicort® may be used in pediatric patients 2 years of
age or older. Safety and efficacy of Elicort® in
pediatric patients for more than 3 weeks of use have
not been established. Use in pediatric patients under
2 years of age is not recommended.
- Each 1g Elicort® Ointment contains:
Mometasone furoate 1mg
- Each 1g Elicort® Cream contains:
Mometasone furoate 1mg
- Elicort® is contraindicated in patients who are
sensitive to Mometasone furoate, to other
corticosteroids or any component of these preparation.
As all other topical corticosteroids, drugs of this
class should not be used by pregnant or lactating
women in large amounts or for prolonged period of
time.
As any drug, Elicort® has some common side effects
included burning, pruritus, skin atrophy, tingling/
stinging, rosacea, and furunculosis.
Elicort® should not be used in the treatment of
diaper dermatitis.
- Avoid use of Elicort® on the face, groin, or axillae.
- Avoid contact of Elicort® with eyes.
- Wash hands after each application.
- Elicort® is for topical use only. It is not for oral,
ophthalmic, or intravaginal use.
- Using Elicort® in pediatric patients under 2 years of
age is not recommended .
Warning:
- If irritation develops, Elicort® should be discontinued
and appropriate therapy instituted.
- If concomitant skin infections are present or
developed, an appropriate antifungal or antibacterial
agent should be used.
Elicort® Ointment: aluminum tube 20 g.
- Elicort® Cream: aluminum tube 20 g.
- Store at a temperature below 25 °C.
